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$471+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kathmandu (KTM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KTM
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Sun 3/23
Sun 3/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Kathmandu Tribhuvan are usually found in September or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Kathmandu (KTM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$888
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$471
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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September

Average price

$1,133
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:20 amSFO - KTM
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/1711:10 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop36h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/16$888
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:00 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops62h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 5/274:35 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops53h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$892
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2712:20 amSFO - KTM
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1311:40 amKTM - SFO
2 stops45h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$899
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:30 amSFO - KTM
1 stop45h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/2311:00 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$950
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:35 amSFO - KTM
1 stop22h 30mChina Southern
Sun 5/2511:30 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops33h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 3/16$985
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:00 pmSFO - KTM
1 stop33h 20mAir India
Wed 10/227:35 amKTM - SFO
1 stop36h 10mAir India
Deal found 3/18$1,140
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/243:55 pmSFO - KTM
1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 6/196:00 pmKTM - SFO
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,166
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:40 pmSFO - KTM
2 stops38h 15mIndiGo
Mon 9/154:40 pmKTM - SFO
2 stops36h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 3/18$1,221
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:45 pmSFO - KTM
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/97:40 amKTM - SFO
1 stop39h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,256

Find flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

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San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:20 am-10:00 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 5/17

11:10 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$888

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops62h 50m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 5/27

4:35 pm-9:30 am

2 stops53h 40m

$892

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

12:20 am-10:00 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 5/13

11:40 am-8:27 pm

2 stops45h 32m

$899

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

11:30 am-9:45 pm

1 stop45h 30m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 9/23

11:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 25m

$950

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 5/25

11:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$985

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

10:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 5/26

7:35 am-7:00 am

1 stop36h 10m

$1,161

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

3:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 6/19

6:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,166

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

12:40 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 9/15

4:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,221

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

12:40 pm-6:15 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 5/6

7:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$1,242

San FranciscoKathmandu

SFO - KTM

SFOKTM

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

12:55 pm-6:35 am

2 stops28h 55m

$471

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Kathmandu in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kathmandu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kathmandu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kathmandu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Kathmandu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kathmandu from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu (average of $1,237). Flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,976). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to KTM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kathmandu in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kathmandu flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kathmandu by month

Plan your trip to Kathmandu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kathmandu ranges from 0.0 - 14.6 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 14.6 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Kathmandu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Kathmandu by month

Plan your trip to Kathmandu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kathmandu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kathmandu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kathmandu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kathmandu. Reviews last updated March 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern from San Francisco to Kathmandu by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,281 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,281 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,281 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,281 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,281 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,565 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,281 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,281 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu round-trip?

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Kathmandu, with prices starting at $888. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Singapore Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $892 and $950, respectively. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Kathmandu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $487 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from $511 and China Eastern from $522 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    San Francisco to Kathmandu flights have a layover in New Delhi most often. Hong Kong sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Kathmandu flights. Istanbul comes in third as the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Kathmandu flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in New Delhi?

    The majority of New Delhi visitors spend their time at Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib can be visited by traveling about 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 8.2 mi respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Travelers in need of a car in New Delhi can rent one for about $57 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $27 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Kathmandu flights?

    San Francisco to Kathmandu flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Doha. Singapore sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Kathmandu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kathmandu (average of $1,237). Flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,976). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$736Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$785Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$869Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China SouthernCheapest$910Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$1,090Average$3,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,125Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,165Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
IndiGoCheapest$1,481Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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